Patent litigation
Our patent litigation team takes a thoughtful, practical, and commercial approach to defending your innovations and protecting your business worldwide
We have a leading patent litigation practice across the key European jurisdictions of the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, and regularly plan and coordinate strategic patent litigation across multiple countries in Europe and beyond.
We immerse ourselves in the technology - from cutting-edge digital to biotechnology - and think ahead to identify the best resolutions possible, whether through the courts, arbitral tribunals, mediation, or an agreed settlement.
Awards & recognition
Chambers & Partners, Europe-wide – 2024
"Freshfields is exceptional in its ability to advise on IP matters. With respect to complex matters specifically, the Freshfields team coordinates seamlessly across multiple teams and locations."
Juve, Europe – 2023
“Apart from the firm’s large network, the patent team’s ability to advance new talent time and again is perhaps its most important strength.”
IAM Patent, UK – 2024
“Building well-resourced cross-office teams to adroitly manage multi-jurisdictional disputes and cross-border deals, Freshfields is a repository of trust for many industry-leading companies. They are also very experienced, give practical and reasonable advice, readily understand concerns raised by clients, and are great at talking through the pros and cons of different approaches and arguments to arrive at the best path forward.”